Suren Karayan: A special workgroup will deal with problems of  "Upper Lars"

ArmInfo. For a prompt solution of the problems occurred while exporting Armenian products on 'Upper Lars" border checkpoint on Russian-Georgian border a special workgroup will be created, the Minister of Economy and Investment of Armenia Suren Karyan informed.

According to the Minister, with the efforts of the Ministry headed by him, the State Revenue Committee and the headquarters of the 'Upper Lars" checkpoint a workgroup is formed, which is called to solve the problems occurred on the checkpoint promptly.

The Minister also reported that discussions took place with the Ministry of Defense of Armenia in that key. On the results of the negotiations an agreement was reached about the organization of air transporting for the perishable goods stuck on checkpoint with affordable prices. 

To note, the "Upper Lars" checkpoint is located on the Russian side of the Stepancminda- Lars part of Georgian military highway, and the "Darial"PPC on the Georgian side. In situation of blockade of Armenia by Turkey and Azerbaijan, the "Upper Lars" checkpoint provides the only direct land contact between Armenia and Russia and has an important role in economic contacts of the republic with outer world.  This direction is often closed due to weather conditions creating difficulties for cargo delivers.